Make a Dowel Drilling Jig

Ever try to hold a dowel steady while you drill a hole through it? Here's a jig to make that easy. Hit center every time. Plus, a bit of math on how to position your table saw blade correctly to cut a V-groove down the middle of a board.

[poisonivy]

I love the twirling of the dowel. Very good video! Exactly what I was looking for.

[kencoleman]

Very well done and useful. I have seen others imply guesswork was the only option but it always seemed to be a rather simple geometry problem. You laid it clearly. Thanks.

[angcrivellone]

Great solution to a such a simple, yet huge pain in the *** problem! I'm headed out to my shop right now! Thanks Fred! 💘💘💘

[nholly]

Thanks for making this video, exactly what I needed know.

[realgagne]

I have a 2" dowel, and I want to drill 10 holes along the length in a straight line.
What's your suggestion?

[WayneTheSeine]

very informative. great tip.... thanks

[marahsharairi]

where did you get the drill that comes down like that? thanks

[jeffreycunningtown]

All my woodwork I am making with woodprix.

[nukebert]

Please be a little considerate of your viewers. I do not have hearing protection with me when I’m riding my exercise bike and watching woodworking videos. I find it very annoying when I suddenly get blasted by your power tools. Please reduce that volume before publishing your videos.